<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Chicago Bulls and New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets on Wednesday reached a verbal agreement on the widely expected trade that will send Bulls center Tyson Chandler to the Hornets for veteran forward P.J. Brown and swingman J.R. Smith. NBA front-office sources told ESPN.com that the players involved have been notified that the deal will officially go through July 12, which is the first day NBA teams can officially complete signings and trades after the league announces the salary cap for the 2006-07 season. The ability to deal away Chandler, who has five years and $54 million left on his contract, was crucial for the Bulls in their pursuit of Ben Wallace. They likely couldn't have offered Wallace as much as they did -- nearly $60 million over four years -- without receiving Brown's much friendlier contract in return. The willingness to take on Chandler's contract, meanwhile, represents the third bold move from the traditionally quiet Hornets in the space of a week, after years of criticism endured by Hornets owner George Shinn for his reluctance to spend. "It's my understanding that the trade is going to happen," said Mark Bartelstein, Brown's agent. "P.J. is very excited. He feels like the Bulls have an opportunity to compete for a championship. He really enjoyed his time with the Hornets, but he has so many fond memories of his days in Miami and contending every year that Chicago is a really good situation for him to get back to."</div> Source
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Brian:</div><div class="quote_post">i guess now someone has to fix the banner?</div> Same thing happened with the Pistons... Chris Paul deserves to be up there now anyways.
he better perform outstanding here.good luck tyson and i personally believe he will have a great season or seasons in NO.
I think playing next to Chris Paul is going to do wonders for Chandler’s career. Chandler is raw talent if he worked on his game some more (i.e. hit the gym, jump shot, and fundamentals) he could really be a dominant defense star in the future and solid offensive player. The comparison I always use it Marcus Camby. I do not know what the Hornets are going to do with their frontcourt now. Three lottery pick caliber forwards under the age of 25 added this off-season and David West
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Best Kept Secret:</div><div class="quote_post">I think playing next to Chris Paul is going to do wonders for Chandler?s career. Chandler is raw talent if he worked on his game some more (i.e. hit the gym, jump shot, and fundamentals) he could really be a dominant defense star in the future and solid offensive player. The comparison I always use it Marcus Camby. I do not know what the Hornets are going to do with their frontcourt now. Three lottery pick caliber forwards under the age of 25 added this off-season and David West</div> Your exactly right. All Tyson has to do is working on his game. If he does, and along with the Hornets rotation, this team can really make some noise.
I think Tyson should do well in New Orleans. Playing along Chris Paul is really going to help his offensive numbers I think. The man is capable of producing a double double, it's just a matter of being in the right system. And, if anything, he really bolsters that frontline defense and it doesn't force your rookies to come in and produce immediately.
I've never really been a fan of the hornets, but ever since they brought in Chris Paul i've began to like them. This off-season they have made some really great moves and are building around Paul very well. I think Chandler complements Paul well, and gives the hornets someone to mold into the type of player they want him to be, and who is already a very talented defender. as for Peja, he is an instant upgrade, but is a defensive liability.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Best Kept Secret:</div><div class="quote_post">I think playing next to Chris Paul is going to do wonders for Chandler?s career. Chandler is raw talent if he worked on his game some more (i.e. hit the gym, jump shot, and fundamentals) he could really be a dominant defense star in the future and solid offensive player. The comparison I always use it Marcus Camby. I do not know what the Hornets are going to do with their frontcourt now. Three lottery pick caliber forwards under the age of 25 added this off-season and David West</div> Completely agree. Hell Tyson is already working on his game and trying to bulk up from what I hear.
